My Mythology memories just kicked in...

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Unknown2008-09-27 20:50:45
Shaddus likes beating up people with a Rainbow ribbon laugh.gif
Shaddus2008-09-27 21:03:22
It's NOT a ribbon, merely a semi insubstantial chain.

Probe Gleipnir
This chain is long and slender, yet crushingly strong despite its size. Created
of the sound of a cat's footfall, the beard of a woman, the roots of a mountain,
a bear's sinews, a fish's breath, and bird's spittle, this chain is truly one of
a kind. Dark pulses of energy run up and down the length, giving the impression
of life despite the aura of fear and death surrounding it.
Unknown2008-09-27 21:27:43
QUOTE(Shaddus Mes @ Sep 27 2008, 05:03 PM) 563452
It's NOT a ribbon, merely a semi insubstantial chain.

Probe Gleipnir
This chain is long and slender, yet crushingly strong despite its size. Created
of the sound of a cat's footfall, the beard of a woman, the roots of a mountain,
a bear's sinews, a fish's breath, and bird's spittle, this chain is truly one of
a kind. Dark pulses of energy run up and down the length, giving the impression
of life despite the aura of fear and death surrounding it.

In that case, you butchered mythology! Shame on you! tongue.gif
Shaddus2008-09-27 21:44:21
QUOTE(Kialkarkea @ Sep 27 2008, 04:27 PM) 563458
In that case, you butchered mythology! Shame on you! tongue.gif

Rofl. How did I butcher mytholgy?
Unknown2008-09-27 21:58:31
QUOTE(Shaddus Mes @ Sep 27 2008, 05:44 PM) 563462
Rofl. How did I butcher mytholgy?

Gleipnir wasn't a chain, it was a silk ribbon. wink.gif
Shaddus2008-09-27 22:12:15
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenrir

APPEARED to be a ribbon, but was a chain.

Bite me? tongue.gif
Unknown2008-09-27 22:15:12
QUOTE(Shaddus Mes @ Sep 27 2008, 06:12 PM) 563475
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenrir

APPEARED to be a ribbon, but was a chain.

Bite me? tongue.gif

Either way, it was a ribbony looking chain, yours is just Transluscent.
Unknown2008-09-27 22:15:14
QUOTE(Shaddus Mes @ Sep 27 2008, 10:12 PM) 563475
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fenrir

APPEARED to be a ribbon, but was a chain.

Bite me? tongue.gif

Um, no it was a ribbon.

Edit: As in, it was physically a ribbon that acted as a fetter. But it wasn't really a chain made of interwoven links like an iron chain. You're not entirely incorrect in refering to it as a chain though.
Unknown2008-09-27 22:19:19
QUOTE(Archer2 @ Sep 27 2008, 06:15 PM) 563478
Um, no it was a ribbon.

Edit: As in, it was physically a ribbon that acted as a fetter. But it wasn't really a chain made of interwoven links like an iron chain. You're not entirely incorrect in refering to it as a chain though.



Yesss, that's my point.


Anywho, now I'm gonna make fun of the Moondancers for using Formori.

For those no-doubt wondering, I'm referring to the Pooka.
Shiri2008-09-28 00:59:09
Except fomori (one r) are giants, and puca are fey...
Sylphas2008-09-28 01:45:53
If anyone butchered mythology, it's me. Joyeuse was Charlemagne's sword, not a mandolin. tongue.gif
Unknown2008-09-28 03:56:29
QUOTE(Shiri @ Sep 27 2008, 08:59 PM) 563548
Except fomori (one r) are giants, and puca are fey...

Meh. I think somewhere along the lines my mythology books slashed up the irish bits.
Gwylifar2008-09-28 12:21:09
QUOTE(Sylphas @ Sep 27 2008, 09:45 PM) 563554
If anyone butchered mythology, it's me. Joyeuse was Charlemagne's sword, not a mandolin. tongue.gif

Charlemagne is mythology now, is he? I think you butchered the mythology of butchering mythology.
Sylphas2008-09-28 17:41:13
QUOTE(Gwylifar @ Sep 28 2008, 07:21 AM) 563805
Charlemagne is mythology now, is he? I think you butchered the mythology of butchering mythology.


The stories about him and his paladins are just about as true as the ones about Arthur and the Round Table. tongue.gif
Gwylifar2008-09-29 12:52:38
You're reaching...
Sylphas2008-09-30 03:46:33
Quick excerpt from Wikipedia, because I'm too lazy to pull out my copy of Bulfinch's:
QUOTE

The 11th century Song of Roland describes the sword:

was wearing his fine white coat of mail and his helmet with gold-studded stones; by his side hung Joyeuse, and never was there a sword to match it; its color changed thirty times a day.


Normal swords don't do that.

To further the point, the same stories mention Durandal, Roland's sword:
QUOTE
As told in the Matter of France, Durendal or Durandal (Italian: Durlindana Spanish: Durandal or Durandarte) is the sword of Charlemagne's paladin Roland (Orlando in Italian). According to Ludovico Ariosto's Orlando Furioso it once belonged to Hector of Troy, and was given to Roland by Malagigi (Maugris).

In The Song of Roland, the sword is said to contain within its golden hilt one tooth of Saint Peter, blood of Saint Basil, hair of Saint Denis, and a piece of the raiment of the Blessed Virgin Mary. In the poem, Count Roland attempts to destroy the sword to prevent it from being captured by the ambushing Saracens and creates La Brèche de Roland in the Pyrenees in the process. But Durendal proves indestructible, so he hurls it into a poisoned stream instead.


Indestructable swords that cleave passes in mountains are pretty much the stuff of myth and legend.
Gwylifar2008-10-01 02:48:08
Unless your mandolin does those things and that's why it has the name, though, all the name alludes to is the real name of a real sword owned by a real person. Plenty of real things have legends associated with them, but that doesn't mean the place on your atlas where it says Amityville is now an allusion to mythology.
Bael2008-10-01 03:03:55
QUOTE(Sylphas @ Sep 30 2008, 03:46 AM) 564689
To further the point, the same stories mention Durandal, Roland's sword:
Indestructable swords that cleave passes in mountains are pretty much the stuff of myth and legend.


Durandal.... that name sounds so familiar.

Is it from Fire Emblem?

I think theres a Roland in that game too ninja.gif
Unknown2008-10-01 03:06:59
QUOTE(Bael @ Sep 30 2008, 11:03 PM) 565084
Durandal.... that name sounds so familiar.

Is it from Fire Emblem?

I think theres a Roland in that game too ninja.gif

...are you serious??
Saaga2008-10-01 09:20:35
Read Michael Moorcock. All of you. Stormbringer, Stealer of Souls etc etc.